“Community Fair and Cruise-in” on 82nd signals the start of summer of fun

Look here – and you’ll see all the fun that followed the annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade! It ranged from hot cars to “atomic-hot” chicken wings …

Portland Police Bureau East Precinct Cadets Bailey Berg, Cody Summers, and Gabrial Rickard greet the public at the Carnival Days Community Fair.

Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Folks looking for more fun after the annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade was over on April 28 found it at the “Carnival Days Community Fair” at Eastport Plaza.

On the main stage was a wide variety of cultural performances, featuring Asian, Hispanic, and musical performers, an interactive martial arts demonstration, balloon artists, and more.

Folks fill the “midway”, as one of many groups provides unique cultural entertainment.

“Community businesses, service organizations, and Eastport Plaza merchants get together to provide this fun-filled day as a gift to our community,” explained the organizer, and shopping center manager, Dianne Gill. “That’s why all of our entertainment attractions are provided free of charge.”